Morgan State University
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Morgan State University - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Work at Morgan State University
Overview
- View job
Overview
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Posting Summary
Job Title Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Division Planning and Information Technology Department Department VP Planning & Information Technology Work Status Full Time Position Category Staff FLSA Exempt Pay Range Exempt Salary Range $200,000 - $210,000 / year Fund Source State Support Job Summary
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the university’s senior-most cybersecurity leader, responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing the enterprise information security strategy. This role directs all facets of cybersecurity operations—including risk governance, regulatory compliance, incident response, and stakeholder engagement—to ensure the protection of institutional assets, resilience of digital infrastructure, and alignment with evolving regulatory mandates. As a key advisor to the CIO, the CISO plays a critical leadership role in securing the university’s transformation and safeguarding its mission.
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop and operationalize cybersecurity strategies aligned with institutional goals, digital transformation initiatives, and risk appetite. Direct security operations, risk management, and enterprise platform governance (e.g., SIEM, CASB, DLP, MFA) to ensure real-time protection and operational resilience. Lead detection, response, and remediation of security incidents. Manage threat intelligence, forensics, and executive-level communication during crises. Conduct enterprise-wide security risk assessments. Maintain audit readiness across FERPA, HIPAA, NIST, GLBA, and other frameworks. Oversee security training programs (e.g., Living Security) and foster alignment between cybersecurity priorities and campus-wide stakeholders. Mentor cybersecurity personnel and cultivate a high-performance, high-trust culture within the Office of Information Security. Advise the CIO and executive leadership on emerging threats, security architecture evolution, and long-term investment in security capabilities. Oversee domain integrity, SSL certificate management, CAASM, and posture management for cloud and federated systems.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or related field.
Experience
8+ years in cybersecurity,3+ in leadership roles.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Higher Ed, public sector, hybrid cloud environments
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, AWS/GCP Security, Security+ Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Morgan State University by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Information Security Officer” roles.
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (R-00080)
Chief Technology Officer, Veterans Affairs (VA), Solution Architect
Vice President, CIO Go-To-Market Industry Lead - TMT/CBS
McLean, VA $300,300.00-$401,660.00 1 week ago Senior Communications Specialist– Army Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
Chief Information Security Officer - Senior
Senior Program Manager, Supply Chain Compliance Lead, CISO
Reston, VA $221,000.00-$311,000.00 1 week ago Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (R-00047)
Chief Information Officer / Executive Director III
Senior Information Assurance Security Specialist
Washington, DC $185,000.00-$205,000.00 1 month ago Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
Laurel, MD $90,000.00-$350,000.00 20 hours ago CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST - LEAD NSS ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE & POLICY SUPPORT
Senior Technical Program Manager / IT and Security
Business Information Security Officer (BISO) - Global Banking and Markets Technology
Washington, DC $99,200.00-$145,100.00 2 weeks ago Enterprise Security Architect – Information Security Expert - Vice President
Arlington, VA $125,000.00-$203,000.00 17 hours ago SYSTEM SECURITY COMPLIANCE OFFICER - MINI TEAM CAPTAIN
Washington, DC $160,000.00-$210,000.00 2 weeks ago Advanced Information Systems Security Manager
Washington, DC $86,600.00-$181,800.00 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Posting Summary
Job Title Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Division Planning and Information Technology Department Department VP Planning & Information Technology Work Status Full Time Position Category Staff FLSA Exempt Pay Range Exempt Salary Range $200,000 - $210,000 / year Fund Source State Support Job Summary
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the university’s senior-most cybersecurity leader, responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing the enterprise information security strategy. This role directs all facets of cybersecurity operations—including risk governance, regulatory compliance, incident response, and stakeholder engagement—to ensure the protection of institutional assets, resilience of digital infrastructure, and alignment with evolving regulatory mandates. As a key advisor to the CIO, the CISO plays a critical leadership role in securing the university’s transformation and safeguarding its mission.
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop and operationalize cybersecurity strategies aligned with institutional goals, digital transformation initiatives, and risk appetite. Direct security operations, risk management, and enterprise platform governance (e.g., SIEM, CASB, DLP, MFA) to ensure real-time protection and operational resilience. Lead detection, response, and remediation of security incidents. Manage threat intelligence, forensics, and executive-level communication during crises. Conduct enterprise-wide security risk assessments. Maintain audit readiness across FERPA, HIPAA, NIST, GLBA, and other frameworks. Oversee security training programs (e.g., Living Security) and foster alignment between cybersecurity priorities and campus-wide stakeholders. Mentor cybersecurity personnel and cultivate a high-performance, high-trust culture within the Office of Information Security. Advise the CIO and executive leadership on emerging threats, security architecture evolution, and long-term investment in security capabilities. Oversee domain integrity, SSL certificate management, CAASM, and posture management for cloud and federated systems.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or related field.
Experience
8+ years in cybersecurity,3+ in leadership roles.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Higher Ed, public sector, hybrid cloud environments
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, AWS/GCP Security, Security+ Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Morgan State University by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Information Security Officer” roles.
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (R-00080)
Chief Technology Officer, Veterans Affairs (VA), Solution Architect
Vice President, CIO Go-To-Market Industry Lead - TMT/CBS
McLean, VA $300,300.00-$401,660.00 1 week ago Senior Communications Specialist– Army Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
Chief Information Security Officer - Senior
Senior Program Manager, Supply Chain Compliance Lead, CISO
Reston, VA $221,000.00-$311,000.00 1 week ago Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (R-00047)
Chief Information Officer / Executive Director III
Senior Information Assurance Security Specialist
Washington, DC $185,000.00-$205,000.00 1 month ago Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
Laurel, MD $90,000.00-$350,000.00 20 hours ago CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST - LEAD NSS ASSESSMENT, COMPLIANCE & POLICY SUPPORT
Senior Technical Program Manager / IT and Security
Business Information Security Officer (BISO) - Global Banking and Markets Technology
Washington, DC $99,200.00-$145,100.00 2 weeks ago Enterprise Security Architect – Information Security Expert - Vice President
Arlington, VA $125,000.00-$203,000.00 17 hours ago SYSTEM SECURITY COMPLIANCE OFFICER - MINI TEAM CAPTAIN
Washington, DC $160,000.00-$210,000.00 2 weeks ago Advanced Information Systems Security Manager
Washington, DC $86,600.00-$181,800.00 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr